Lead programme planner

Job Description

An innovative engineering business is delivering cutting-edge battery-electric systems. With two active R&D programmes underway, they’re looking for experienced Programme Planners to support their planning and delivery capability.

* One programme is well into development with 250+ engineers and four structured workstreams.
* The second is in early mobilisation phase — a rare opportunity to influence planning foundations from day one.


The role involves:

* Developing and managing integrated project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project
* Coordinating timelines across hardware, systems and electrical engineering teams
* Identifying delivery risks and helping to shape recovery or reforecasting plans
* Supporting project managers with accurate planning inputs and stakeholder reporting
* Working closely with supply chain, prototyping and testing teams


What they’re looking for:

* Planning experience in physical product development (e.g. rail, aerospace, defence, EV, automotive)
* Confidence working across the V-lifecycle model and understanding of key engineering milestones
* Strong communication and coordination skills across multi-disciplinary teams
* Comfortable being on-site 3 days per week in Oxfordshire